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  1. VR Group to transfer rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto - Finnish Government

    11.2.2026 | VR-Group Plc and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy announced today that they have signed an asset purchase agreement concerning the rolling stock used in passenger rail services funded by the government. The rolling stock will be transferred to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto's ownership from the beginning of March.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/vr-group-to-transfer-rolling-stock-used-in-passenger-rail-services-funded-by-the-government-to-suomen-ostoliikennekalusto

  2. Government proposes additions to 2026 budget: New transport infrastructure projects and rail connections - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | On 21 November, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to amend the 2026 budget. New transport infrastructure projects will be launched and rail and transport links will be improved throughout Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-additions-to-2026-budget-new-transport-infrastructure-projects-and-rail-connections

  3. Amendments proposed to the Rail Traffic Act and the Act on Transport Services - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. The amendments will enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and allow more time to procure rolling stock that meets EU requirements for use in the forest and chemicals industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-proposed-to-the-rail-traffic-act-and-the-act-on-transport-services

  4. Competence to arrange passenger rail transport delegated to municipalities and regions - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. These legislative amendments give municipalities and joint municipal and other regional authorities the option to arrange passenger rail services in their respective areas. The amended act will also provide for the grounds to be taken into account when making changes to the distribution of regional competence concerning local rail transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/competence-to-arrange-passenger-rail-transport-delegated-to-municipalities-and-regions

  5. Comments requested on amendments to rail transport regulation: Extension for rail wagon procurements - Finnish Government

    22.1.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal that would amend the regulation concerning rail transport. The legislative amendments would enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and give an extension of time to the forest and chemicals industries for procuring rolling stock that meets the EU requirements. The deadline for submitting comments is 5 March 2025. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-requested-on-amendments-to-rail-transport-regulation-extension-for-rail-wagon-procurements-

  6. Spending limits session makes historic decision to launch Rail Nordica planning project - Finnish Government

    24.4.2025 | The Government has proposed that EUR 20 million be allocated in the General Govern-ment Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 for a planning project to extend the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/spending-limits-session-makes-historic-decision-to-launch-rail-nordica-planning-project

  7. Government proposal to amend Rail Transport Act and Act on Transport Services submitted to Parliament - Finnish Government

    12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The amendments would enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport. They would provide more time to procure rolling stock that meets the EU requirements for the use of the forest and chemicals industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-to-amend-rail-transport-act-and-act-on-transport-services-submitted-to-parliament

  8. Consultation process: Competence to municipalities and regions to arrange passenger rail transport - Finnish Government

    17.2.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal concerning the competent authorities in rail transport. Comments can be submitted until 14 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/lausuntokierros-kunnille-ja-alueille-toimivalta-jarjestaa-henkilojunaliikennetta-1

  9. Organisation of passenger rail traffic to change in 2030s: Summary of opinions on assessment memorandum - Finnish Government

    1.6.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The consultation period ran from 3 April to 19 May 2023. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. The Ministry has received 75 comments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s-summary-of-opinions-on-assessment-memorandum

  10. Assessment memorandum out for comments: Organisation of passenger rail traffic to change in 2030s - Finnish Government

    4.4.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the assessment memorandum concerning passenger rail services in the 2030s. The memorandum provides a knowledge base for making decisions on the organisation of passenger rail traffic in the 2030s. Comments on the memorandum may be submitted until 19 May 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/assessment-memorandum-out-for-comments-organisation-of-passenger-rail-traffic-to-change-in-2030s

  11. Amendments to Rail Transport Act: licensing and railway infrastructure charge to be specified - Finnish Government

    16.5.2024 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The amendments to the Rail Transport Act concern the investment-based raise to the basic railway infrastructure charge. The Act on Transport Services is to be amended with regard to licensing regulation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-rail-transport-act-licensing-and-railway-infrastructure-charge-to-be-specified

  12. Legislative project on enabling regional competence in passenger rail transport launched - Finnish Government

    18.3.2024 | According to the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, competition in passenger rail transport services will be increased by enabling municipalities, joint municipal authorities and regions to arrange outsourced services. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to make the necessary changes in legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-project-on-enabling-regional-competence-in-passenger-rail-transport-launched

  13. Ministers Ranne and Puisto hosted discussion on competitiveness and security of ports - Finnish Government

    8.4.2026 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministers-ranne-and-puisto-hosted-discussion-on-competitiveness-and-security-of-ports

  14. Clocks go forward as summer time begins on Sunday 29 March - Finnish Government

    25.3.2026 | Winter time ends and clocks are changed to summer time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed forward by one hour this Sunday, 29 March 2026, at 3 in the morning.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-go-forward-as-summer-time-begins-on-sunday-29-march

  15. Review of reforming transport taxation and financing completed - Finnish Government

    27.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The review report is the first part of the Government’s comprehensive reform of transport taxation and financing set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/review-of-reforming-transport-taxation-and-financing-completed

  16. Government proposes amendments to Rail Transport Act – access charges, licensing revised - Finnish Government

    30.11.2023 | On 30 November 2023, the Finnish Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for the amendment of the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The proposed amendment to the Rail Transport Act is the third round of revisions since its entry into force on 1 January 2019. The proposed amendments to the Act on Transport Services concern the regulation of licensing.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-rail-transport-act-access-charges-licensing-revised

  17. International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    24.4.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the next steps in negotiations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Other topics to be discussed include specifications to the rules on the carbon intensity and energy efficiency of vessels, the regulation of ballast water and guidance on reducing underwater noise.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-continue-negotiating-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  18. Government supports Commission proposal to promote more efficient use of rail capacity - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | The Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area. The Government supports the objectives of the Commission proposal.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-commission-proposal-to-promote-more-efficient-use-of-rail-capacity

  19. EU transport ministers to discuss rail transport - Finnish Government

    19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-rail-transport-1847002

  20. EU transport ministers to discuss rail transport - Finnish Government

    19.10.2022 | The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU is hosting an informal meeting of EU transport ministers in Prague on 20-21 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka. It will be an informal meeting where no decisions are taken.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-to-discuss-rail-transport